"Sam Green has been teaching drums to my 13 year old son for the past 18 months. During this period Sam has proved himself to be a true professional – always arriving promptly, focussed lessons well-prepared, clearly documented notes and using a great software package to support practise sessions. He has a relaxed manner and quickly established a constructive working rapport. The progress my son has made has been significant - I have no hesitation in recommending Sam as a drum tutor." - DF, Bookham

"Since being taught by Sam, I have grasped an excellent all-round understanding of drumming. Everything is covered, from technique to theory, rudiments to various musical styles, it's all there, in easy to understand, step-by-step teaching. I highly recommend Drum Zen."

- Dan Seymour (Drum Zen Student since March 06)

"Having decided to learn the drums at the young (!) age of 30, I knew I would have to find the right tutor. Having found Sam Green of Drum Zen and completed 3 months of my new 'life with drums' I can say I chose the ideal instructor. Sam's knowledge of drumming is clearly beyond his years and his passion for various genres of music and music playing in general is very apparent. His relaxed teaching style, ability to adapt to the students perspective and desire to help you achieve your own personal goals make the lessons enjoyable and very productive. I look forward to every lesson as I did the first."

-Jason Kelley (Drum Zen Student since August 06)

"Sam is always patient, explains new techniques carefully and makes lessons fun. He is easily the best drum teacher I have had since I started learning 4 years ago – he’s cool!" - RF, Bookham

"I've had 3 other drum tutors, but none of them have given me patterns I can actually use! Sam gives me exercises that improve my practice routine, and I can use them in my band!"
- Saskia Van Der Kersen (27)

"...thanks for all your effort to date, Carter has certainly turned the corner in drums and is loving your lessons!" - Anne Gaze (mother of Carter - 13)

"Sam has restored my interest and love of drumming and his confidence in my ability has inspired me to work harder to improve."
- Sue Stanhope (38)

"Since being taught by Sam, I have grasped an excellent all-round understanding of drumming."
- Dan Seymour (23)

"I enjoy the lessons and find them a great help. Thank you."- Ben Thompson (17)

"I find my lessons fun and exciting. I think they are well structured and that I cover a lot in one hour. I like the Drumsense syllabus because it is not complicated and you can progress really quickly."
- Leo Abraham (12)

"I look forward to every lesson as I did the first!"
- Jason Kelley (30)

"I really enjoy the playalong tracks that we do and I think I have progressed well, I didn't know anything about drums when I first started."
- Jack Bates (12)

"I think I have progressed at a high standard because I have captured some of the talents from my teacher!"
- Tom Lamb (12)

"I like the Drumsense Syllabus because it's easily readable and an understandable way to learn."
- Ben Thompson (17)

What do you enjoy most about your drum lessons?

"Learning new phrases and feels, correct terms for music and new practice techniques."
- Ben Thompson (17)

Are you happy with the structure of your lessons and the material that is covered?

"Yes, I am, because it is broken down into bits, what seems impossible to do at first, doesn't actually seem that hard when you start playing...it's the timing that I feel can be a little tricky at first!"
- Melanie Dimassino (20)